Publications by authors named "Nina Golman"
BACKGROUND Many patients experiencing acute coronary syndrome (ACS) present in cardiac arrest. Mechanical chest compressions are a common tool in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and have their benefits as well as disadvantages and reported complications. In recent years, veno-arterial extracorporeal oxygenation membrane (VA-ECMO) has proven to be a promising tool in these circumstances and is now considered part of the treatment algorithm in emergent and refractory cases.
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- Atrial fibrillation is a common heart arrhythmia treated through ablation, a procedure that carries risks, including a rare but fatal complication known as atrio-esophageal fistula.
- Two patients, a 67-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman with preexisting health issues, developed this complication about six weeks after undergoing radiofrequency ablation and presented with severe symptoms that rapidly worsened.
- Prompt recognition of symptoms like fever, neurological deficits, and gastrointestinal bleeding is crucial, as untreated atrio-esophageal fistula can lead to death, and early diagnosis is essential for potential treatment interventions.